Spring time is here and that means glorious ramps are in season. Ramps are an Appalachian delicacy! Ramps are a wild leek that tastes like a cross between garlic and onion. In West Virginia the ramp is king. Ramps have a reputation with their pungent smell, but the taste makes it totally worth it. We will give you the skinny on the best places in Fayetteville to get your stink on.
1.Secret Sandwich Society
Try a delicious creamy ramp & bacon soup with a touch of lemon zest, finished with fried and seasoned ramp leaves!
Up your sandwich game by adding ramp pesto to any sandwich or burger. You can also sample this delicacy as a side to dip your fries and chips in for only $1!!
2. Big Dam Pizza
Ramp, Bacon, White Pie is back at Big Dam while it lasts along with a ramp dip.
3. Wood Iron Eatery
Mmm pickled ramps… add pickled ramps to your scrambled eggs for a treat.
4. The Station
Take advantage of seasonal ingredients sourced locally with daily ramp specials while they last with dishes like cheese ravioli with a ramp pesto.
5. Cathedral Cafe
Try a ramp and mushroom gravy served over potatoes for dinner or ramp potato soup. Ramp it up with a ramp and bacon frittata this weekend.